Vertical Jigging Pinks - One Lure to Rule them All

Vertical jigging pink salmon from my kayak. I use one lure the entire video: the Lil' Nib jig and its deadly.
Mike's channel: / @keeponfishing9189
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[@findtheorigins2940]

do you ever see any gnarly weather whip up out there? how do you handle it in that kayak?

[@BCFishingJournal]

Great question. I’ll say most of my trips are max 4 hours so I plan ahead and look at the wind forecast via Windy app. I’ve cancelled trips when the wind changed, and usually avoid anything over 12-15 km winds. When I have hit some surprising weather, I just slowly make my way back while properly positioning my kayak into waves. I haven’t been in anything major but I’ve also got a VHF radio on me and a lot of extra safety gear. You don’t see that in the videos but it’s there.

[@helterskelter156]

I’m surprised more ppl don’t use the Lil’ Nib. It catches Salmon like nobody’s business! My #1 salmon jigging lure.

[@zudosmg]

Awesome video! Where were you fishing out of? I'm in Ladysmith so just trying to hunt down some easier Kayaking Spots.

[@BCFishingJournal]

I'm fishing out of the general Nanaimo area. Feel free to shoot me a message on IG or FB.

[@davidadshade2927]

Pacific Grey Cod

[@KevinKelleyECo]

Could you do a video on how you rig for different things? Jigging? Trolling? Rods, reels? Thanks

[@BCFishingJournal]

For sure. I’m planning to do a full video on my kayak setup firstly, but can plan a rod/reel video after.

[@cedarcabinsociety]

Great video bud! Really enjoying the kayak fishing content. I’m just getting into it myself off West Van and Bowen.

[@BCFishingJournal]

Thanks for watching and the comment. And I'll check out your channel! There are some beautiful pieces of water around your area.

[@ChipDarby13]

Dang I’ll take one of them pinks😝 By the time they reach The Thompson River where I fish them they look quiiiiite different 😂

[@BCFishingJournal]

Haha! I bet they do.

[@keeponfishing9189]

Thanks again for the shout-out! Fish on, my friend!!

[@BCFishingJournal]

Of course! Good times.

[@PacificNWfishingadventures]

What lb test are you using?

[@BCFishingJournal]

Mainline is 40# braid, leader line is 25# fluorocarbon. It’s overkill for these pinks, BUT necessary for any toothy lingcod or bigger Chinooks.

[@PacificNWfishingadventures]

@@BCFishingJournal thank you

[@helterskelter156]

@@BCFishingJournal 20lb mainline and heavier duty fluorocarbon for the toothy bottom fish works great..! The thicker mainline can give you trouble when the current is strong. Tight lines!